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New permit system could pose safety risks to Albertans, NDP critic says

Posted on 27 February 2025 by George Lee

The UCP lacks the transparency and oversight to assure Albertans its efforts to reduce red tape aren’t dangerous, an NDP…Continue Reading

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Flyers third in postseason tournament

Posted on 24 February 2025 by staff

The F.P. Walshe Flyers won two of three games on the weekend to place third in the junior high A…Continue Reading

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Flyers win junior high A girls championship

Posted on 24 February 2025 by Editor

The F.P. Walshe Flyers continued their dream season Saturday by winning the junior high A girls basketball postseason championship. The…Continue Reading

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Walshe students urged to help end impaired driving

Posted on 24 February 2025 by Editor

F.P. Walshe school students received a sobering message Wednesday about impaired driving. Students were urged never to drive while impaired, or to ride in a vehicle with an impaired driver. “Every single one of you here today has the power to say no, and to put your safety first,” said Elysia Townsend of MADD Canada.…Continue Reading

Business federation gives Alberta high marks in red tape reduction

Posted on 24 February 2025 by George Lee

Alberta continues to win favour with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, this year notching its second consecutive full A…Continue Reading

Alberta creates ’automatic yes framework’ to cut permits, introduce time-limits

Posted on 24 February 2025 by George Lee

The elimination of some permits and a countdown clock for others will entrench Alberta as a North American leader in…Continue Reading

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Rural Crime Watch renews focus, enthusiasm at AGM

Posted on 13 February 2025 by staff

MICKEY DUMONTTHE MACLEOD GAZETTELOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE Following its Jan. 29, annual general meeting the Willow Creek Rural Crime Watch Association…Continue Reading

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Willow Creek MD marks Granum anniversary

Posted on 13 February 2025 by staff

MICKEY DUMONTTHE MACLEOD GAZETTELOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE The majority of residents believed five years ago it would benefit Granum to be part of a larger political entity, overwhelmingly voting to merge with the MD of Willow Creek. The new hamlet has not looked back on that decision. Granum, a Latin word for grain, first saw families…Continue Reading

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Heritage Acres to host RCMP Musical Ride

Posted on 13 February 2025 by staff

The RCMP Musical Ride will saddle up next summer at Heritage Acres Farm Museum. The official RCMP Musical Ride will…Continue Reading